Prolonged amenorrhea can lead to infertility and other medical problems such as osteoporosis.If the halt in the normal period is caused by stress or illness, periods should begin again when the stress passes or the illness is treated.
Osteoporosis ... bone density may decrease, but may not yet have dropped below her age-matched normal range.
That is most commonly diagnosed as anorexia.
D. Osteoporosis and amenorrhea
Female athletes who have too little body fat often experience amenorrhea and loss of bone mass, which can lead to stress fractures and osteoporosis. The athlete's level of performance also decreases.
with prolonged use of Phenobarbitone.
Yes, prolonged bed rest can lead to osteoporosis. When the body is inactive for an extended period, particularly weight-bearing activities are limited, it can result in decreased bone density. This is because bones need regular mechanical stress to maintain their strength; without it, bone resorption exceeds bone formation, leading to a loss of bone mass. As a result, individuals who are bedridden or immobile for long periods are at a higher risk for developing osteoporosis.
It can give you osteoporisis. This causes the bones to go brittle and break easily. AN, in women, causes amenorrhea (loss of periods) which means your body is not producing the necessary hormones for health. This directly affects bone density and can lead to osteopenia and eventually, osteoporosis. The many nutrient deficiencies caused by an inadequate diet can also lead to complications in bone health
Severe weight loss or continued starvation can lead to a significant change in the menstrual cycle which can subsequently lead to the loss of the female's period.
calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis
Osteopenia is of concern because it can lead to premature osteoporosis.
prolonged use of diuretics may lead to deficiency in which electrolyte?